Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 R · 4 D cosponsors

SB 1358 — An Act amending the act of July 25, 1961 (P.L.825, No.359), known as the Oil and Gas Conservation Law, further providing for drilling permits.

Last action — Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, June 4, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (11 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill updates regulations for obtaining drilling permits under the Oil and Gas Conservation Law.

This legislation amends the Oil and Gas Conservation Law to refine the process related to drilling permits. It focuses on the regulations surrounding the development of oil and gas resources.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means potential changes in how oil and gas drilling activities are regulated, which could affect environmental considerations.

Summary

Updating Utica Development

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, June 4, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 238 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (238)

238 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

environment energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1358 do?
Updating Utica Development
Who sponsors SB 1358?
SB 1358 is sponsored by Judy Ward (Republican), Gene Yaw (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), Nick Pisciottano (Democratic), Marty Flynn (Democratic), Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic), Daniel Laughlin (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), John I. Kane (Democratic), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), and David G. Argall (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1358?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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